Hot Potatoes Projects Rubric

Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades

3

Excellent

2

Good

1

Okay

0

Did not finish

Research

I used at least five books and/or Web sites to gather information for my project.

I used three or four books and/or Web sites to gather information for my project.

I used one or two books and/or Web sites to gather information for my project.

I did not use any books or Web sites to gather information for my project.

Planning

I used a graphic organizer, note cards, or a sketch to decide how to arrange my project.

I took at least four or five notes or used part of a graphic organizer to help me decide how to arrange my project.

I made two or three notes to help me decide how to arrange my project.

I did not write down anything beforehand. I just started typing my project.

Content

All of my activities are based on a common topic and help the reader learn about that topic.

Most of my activities are based on a common topic and help the reader learn about that topic.

My activities are based on a common topic, but they don't really help the reader learn anything new about that topic.

My activities are based on different topics.

Grammar and Spelling

I did not have any grammar or spelling errors in my project.

I had one or two grammar or spelling errors in my project.

I had three or four grammar or spelling errors in my project.

I had more than five grammar or spelling errors in my project.

Mechanics

I used complete sentences with words that were appropriate for my grade.

Most of my sentences were complete. Most of my words were appropriate for my grade.

I had a few complete sentences. Some of my words were appropriate for my grade.

I did not use complete sentences and I did not use words that were appropriate for my grade.

QCC Standard

I have listed all of these: QCC grade, area, number, and complete standard.

I have listed two of these:  QCC grade, area, number, and complete standard.

I have listed one of these:  QCC grade, area, number, and complete standard.

I didn't list any of these:  QCC grade, area, number, and complete standard.

Documentation

I have included all of these things:  Title page, Introductory page, Instruction page, Project sample, Bibliography, and copyright permissions.

I have included four or five of these things: Title page, Introductory page, Instruction page, Project sample, Bibliography, and copyright permissions.  

I have included three of these things: Title page, Introductory page, Instruction page, Project sample, Bibliography, and copyright permissions.  

I included less than three of these things: Title page, Introductory page, Instruction page, Project sample, Bibliography, and copyright permissions.  

Teamwork (if applicable)

My partner(s) and I shared the work and didn't argue about anything.

My partner(s) and I shared some of the work, but we had a little trouble making decisions together.

One of us did all the work, OR, we had a hard time making decisions together.

My partner(s) and I didn't share the work, OR, we had a lot of arguments.